El Aguaje Group Shelter
Campground · Alaska · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 25
- People per site
Overview
El Aguaje Group Shelter is located on the Wild Rivers Plateau, looking down on gorge where the Rio Grande and the Red River join. It is available from 11AM the day of your reservation until 10AM the following day.
Recreation
The Wild Rivers Recreation Area serves hiking, biking (road & mountain), climbing, fishing, camping and Class V+ whitewater.
Facilities
The Wild Rivers Recreation Area is home to the Zimmerman Visitor Center and the Wild Rivers Scenic Byway. The Scenic Byway, along with a network of trails, connects five campgrounds on the plateau and two in the gorge with pit-toilets and trails. The Wild River Recreation Area currently is has no water.
Natural Features
The La Junta Overlook area is on the edged of the Wild Rivers plateau, looking down into the basalt gorge where the Rio Grande and Red Rivers join.
Nearby Attractions
The Wild River Recreation Area is the gateway to Bureau of Land Management sites the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. It is close to the towns of Questa, Red River, the Enchanted Circle Scenic Drive, and approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Great Sand Dunes National Park.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 25 people per site
- Loops: El Aguaje
Site types
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade, pets allowed.
1 campsite at El Aguaje Group Shelter
Check-in 12:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Aguaje Group Shelter | El Aguaje | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | 25 |
Fees and stay limits
El Aguaje is open all year.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about El Aguaje Group Shelter
- Can you reserve a site at El Aguaje Group Shelter?
- Yes, El Aguaje Group Shelter is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does El Aguaje Group Shelter have?
- 1 site.
- Does El Aguaje Group Shelter have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at El Aguaje Group Shelter?
- Campfires are allowed at El Aguaje Group Shelter. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Contact
- Phone 575-758-8851
- Email BLM_NM_TAFO_Admin@blm.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-09.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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